How to Travel from
Arthur’s Pass to Te Anau
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Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand → Te Anau, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Arthur’s Pass to Te Anau
Composite routes from Arthur’s Pass to Te Anau
Cheapest
8 h 21 min
Car
694 km.
from $38
Other
14 h 12 min
Train
411 km.
from $339.88
19 h 54 min
Train, bus via Franz Josef, Train, bus via Franz Josef
410 km.
from $220.57
Route Navigator Arthur’s Pass - Te Anau
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24 м
24 м
Turn left
171 м
171 м
Turn right
23 м
23 м
Turn left onto West Coast Road
West Coast Road, 61 km 385 м
61 km 385 м
Turn sharp right onto Lyndon Road and drive toward Lake Coleridge, Rakaia Gorge
Lyndon Road, Lake Coleridge, Rakaia Gorge, 21 km 987 м
21 km 987 м
Turn left onto Coleridge Road
Coleridge Road, 13 km 550 м
13 km 550 м
Keep right onto Zig Zag Road
Zig Zag Road, 5 km 474 м
5 km 474 м
Turn right onto Rakaia Gorge Road
Rakaia Gorge Road, 76 km 615 м
76 km 615 м
Continue onto Main North Road and take SH 79, 72 toward Geraldine, Aoraki / Mount Cook
Main North Road, Geraldine, Aoraki / Mount Cook, SH 79, 72, 5 km 450 м
5 km 450 м
Continue onto Waihi Terrace
Waihi Terrace, 1 km 747 м
1 km 747 м
Turn right onto Wilson Street
Wilson Street, 361 м
361 м
Turn left onto Lewis Street
Lewis Street, 119 м
119 м
Turn right onto Cox Street
Cox Street, 45 km 237 м
45 km 237 м
Turn right onto Mount Cook Road and take SH 8 toward Lake Tekapo, Aoraki (Mount Cook)
Mount Cook Road, Lake Tekapo, Aoraki (Mount Cook), SH 8, 237 km 768 м
237 km 768 м
Turn right onto Deadmans Point Bridge and take SH 8B toward Cromwell, Wānaka, Queenstown
Deadmans Point Bridge, Cromwell, Wānaka, Queenstown, SH 8B, 2 km 968 м
2 km 968 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 8B
State Highway 8B, 1 km 613 м
1 km 613 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Kawarau Gorge Road
Kawarau Gorge Road, 49 km 959 м
49 km 959 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 3 km 523 м
3 km 523 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 435 м
435 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 1 km 938 м
1 km 938 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Kawarau Road
Kawarau Road, 1 km 671 м
1 km 671 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kawarau Road
Kawarau Road, 5 km 532 м
5 km 532 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kingston Road
Kingston Road, 81 km 120 м
81 km 120 м
Turn right onto Mossburn Five Rivers Road and take SH 97 toward Te Anau, Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
Mossburn Five Rivers Road, Te Anau, Milford Sound / Piopiotahi, SH 97, 20 km 679 м
20 km 679 м
Turn right onto Devon Street and take SH 94 toward Te Anau, Milford Sound (Piopiotahi)
Devon Street, Te Anau, Milford Sound (Piopiotahi), SH 94, 59 km 604 м
59 km 604 м
Keep left
86 м
86 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rolleston to Frankton
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$47.83
GreatSights
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Te
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
Bus from Luggate to Frankton
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.78
Bus from Greymouth to Franz
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$18.48
Bus from Franz Josef to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$41.30
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Bus from Arthur's Pass National Park to Franz
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$163.29
Bus from Franz Josef to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$163.29
East West Coaches
Phone:
+64 27 201 8825
Website:
eastwestcoaches.co.nz/
Bus from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$44.57
Bus from Arthur's Pass to Kumara
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$40.22
Bus from Arthur's Pass to Kirwee
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$42.39
Track Transport
Bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Te
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.91
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$217.39
Plane from Hokitika to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$271.74
Sounds Air
Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Wanaka
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$239.13
Train operators
KiwiRail - TranzAlpine
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
kiwirail.co.nz/
Train from Arthurs Pass to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$134.58
Train from Arthurs Pass to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$134.58
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Te Anau?
The cheapest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Te Anau is to shuttle and bus which costs $76.09 - $141.30 and takes 15h 38m.
What is the fastest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Te Anau?
The fastest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Te Anau is to shuttle and fly and bus which takes 7h 26m and costs $103.26 - $271.74 .
How far is it from Arthur’s Pass to Te Anau?
The distance between Arthur’s Pass and Te Anau is 660 km. The road distance is 729.7 km.
How do I travel from Arthur’s Pass to Te Anau without a car?
The best way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Te Anau without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 12m and costs $206.52 - $250 .
How long does it take to get from Arthur’s Pass to Te Anau?
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Arthur’s Pass to Te Anau, including transfers.
Can I drive from Arthur’s Pass to Te Anau?
Yes, the driving distance between Arthur’s Pass to Te Anau is 730 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Arthur’s Pass to Te Anau.
Where can I stay near Te Anau?
There are 117+ hotels available in Te Anau. Prices start at $45.47 per night.
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